Junior Accountant, Assurance - Calgary - September 2025 or January 2026 (New Grad)

BDO Canada; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Junior Accountant to join their Assurance team in Calgary. This role offers a unique opportunity to kickstart your career, providing essential support in preparing financial statements, building client relationships, and engaging in business development. With a people-first culture, the firm emphasizes growth and learning, ensuring that you have the resources to succeed in your CPA journey. Join a company recognized among Canada’s Top 100 Employers, where your contributions will be valued in an inclusive and engaging work environment.

Benefits

Mentorship programs

Exam fee reimbursement

CFE prep courses

Flexible study leave options

Competitive compensation

Benefits and wellness programs

Qualifications

• Completed undergraduate degree or diploma with CPA pre-requisites.
• Desire to provide excellent client service and work well in teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare working papers, financial statements, and notices to reader.
• Gather evidence for assurance and accounting engagements.
• Build positive client relationships and respond to requests.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Education

Undergraduate degree or diploma with CPA pre-requisites

Job description

Junior Accountant, Assurance - Calgary - September 2025 or January 2026 (New Grad)

Apply locations Calgary - 8th Ave SW
time type Full time
posted on Posted 21 Days Ago
End Date: May 12, 2025 (9 days left to apply)
job requisition id JR4500

Putting people first, every day

BDO is a firm built on positive relationships with our people and clients. We provide exceptional service, offering an environment that fosters a people-first culture with a focus on your growth.

Your Opportunity

Our Calgary office seeks a Junior Accountant to join the Assurance team starting September 2025 or January 2026, with responsibilities including:

• Utilizing technical knowledge from courses for work projects
• Preparing working papers, financial statements, and notices to reader
• Gathering evidence for assurance and accounting engagements
• Building positive client relationships and responding to requests
• Participating in business development and identifying new opportunities
• Communicating progress and issues with team members

Success in this role is defined by:

• Demonstrating BDO’s core values: Integrity, Respect & Collaboration
• Understanding client industries and delivering high-quality work
• Focusing on effective service delivery
• Contributing to an inclusive, engaging work environment
• Adopting digital tools and strategies
• Growing your expertise through learning

Requirements:

• Completed undergraduate degree or diploma with CPA pre-requisites
• Desire to provide excellent client service and work well in teams
• Leadership skills and initiative
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills

Please include your preferred start date in your cover letter and upload your cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcript as one PDF document.

We support your CPA journey: We offer programs, mentorship, exam fee reimbursement, CFE prep courses, and flexible study leave options.

Why BDO?

• We’re recognized among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2025
• We promote engagement, learning, and community involvement
• We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and wellness programs
• We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and provide accommodations as needed

Flexibility: Our blended work model includes in-office, client site, and virtual work, with accommodations available.

Code of Conduct: We adhere to high ethical standards to maintain trust and integrity.

Ready to make your mark at BDO? Click “Apply now” to submit your resume. For other opportunities, visit our careers page.

Note: Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM the day before the deadline.